Breaking down 2022 Chiefs competition: EDGE rusher

#94 Malik Herring

College: Georgia
Years Pro: 1 (24 years old)
Chance of Making the Roster: Practice Squad Candidate

In 2021, the Chiefs signed Malik Herring as an undrafted free agent. A former four-star recruit, Herring spent all four years of eligibility with the Georgia Bulldogs. Herring was a contributor throughout his entire career there, logging four sacks and 11.5 tackles for a loss. Herring has a great anchor and a powerful first step. With good hand placement and technique, he is able to create problems for finesse-style blockers. Herring is not a finished project, so it will be interesting to see where he is in his journey this offseason.

#97 Austin Edwards

College: Ferris State
Years Pro: 1 (24 years old)
Chance of Making the Roster: On the bubble

Austin Edwards is a relatively unknown player on the Chiefs roster. Edwards spent time with Kansas City last year and was actually active for two games. Edwards is a raw talent from Ferris State. As a special teams player, Edwards could certainly be a contributor. If the coaching staff can develop his technique and pad level, there is a chance that he could be a contributor on defense as well.

#67 Kehinde Oginni Hassan

College: (International Player Pathway Program)
Years Pro: Rookie
Chance of Making the Roster: Practice Squad Candidate

Kehinde Oginni Hassan is a longshot, boom-or-bust type player. As a guy who never played college or high school football, he has a ton of learning to do. The Chiefs’ coaching staff must have seen something that was impressive to them. At 6’7, Oginni Hassan looks the part of a dominant defensive end. Look for him to be a practice squad candidate or an injury reserve stashing for Kansas City.